Toolkits/Methodology
American Hospital Association toolkits and methodologies for members and the health care field.
On April 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a final regulation for the new hospital value-based purchasing program. The final rule, which affects inpatient prospective payment system hospitals was published in the May 6 Federal Register.
As health care facilities continually look to strengthen their falls prevention programs and respond to the high-risk problem of persistent patient falls, evaluation of falls events can provide additional opportunities to address this organizationwide challenge. The adoption of standardized…
An Alliance for Health Reform Toolkit produced with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
An Alliance for Health Reform Toolkit produced with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Between March and June 2012, Jackson Healthcare conducted a series of online physician surveys that included all medical specialities. This is the first of a multi-year survey to track physicians' work patterns and plans in the era of health reform. The survey consisted of six areas of focus:…
Studies suggest that the presence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) adds a layer of complexity to disease management; recently the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established a strategic framework for improving the health of this population.
An Evidence-informed Case Rate is a budget for a comprehensive episode of medical care within a defined time period. It includes the prices of all covered services, bundled across all providers that would typically treat a patient for a given condition, adjusted for the severity and complexity of…
This toolkit is designed to help your hospital understand the Quality Indicators from AHRQ, and support your use of them to successfully improve quality and patient safety in your hospital. Created by the RAND Corporation and the University HealthSystem Consortium with funding from AHRQ, it is…
The use of 'triggers' or clues to identify adverse events is an effective method for measuring the overall level of harm in a health care organization. The IHI Global Trigger Tool for Measuring Adverse Events provides instructions for training reviewers in this methodology and conducting a…
The Minnesota Hospital Association's SAFE SKIN program provides hospital leaders with resources of best clinical practices to prevent pressure ulcers, a road map of best practices and a tool kit to implement the road map recommendations. Currently, 93 hospitals are participating in SAFE SKIN,…